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NJ State 4-H Equestrian of the Year

At a Glance...
When:
August 21, 2010
Where:
RCE of Monmouth County
4000 Kozloski Rd., Freehold, NJ
Start Time:
Individual Interviews will begin at 9:30 a.m.(start time may vary due to number of candidates)
Stage Presentations will follow completion of all individual interviews
Open to:
4-H horse project members in grades 10-12 in good standing
Entries Due:
Contestants are to submit their entries no earlier than June 14, 2010. They must be postmarked no later than June 26, 2010. Send originals signed in blue ink to Candy Church. Faxed copies will NOT be accepted. Signed event permission form and $25.00 entry fee must accompany entry form, resume, and story.
Mail Entries:
State 4-H Equestrian of the Year Contest
c/o Candy Church
90 Goldfinch Drive
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Questions:
Candy Church (908-684-5502) or Linda Horner (609-465-5115, ext. 606)
Entry Fees:
$25.00 per contestant (to be sent with application)
Checks:
Make check payable to "SC 4-H Horse Leaders Assoc."
Awards:
To be presented during 2010 NJ State 4-H Championship Horse Show opening ceremonies, Friday, August 27, 2010
Food:
Soda machine available, bring lunch.
  Photo of 4-Her on a horse.The Equestrian of the Year contest is an ambassador program that encourages 4-H'ers to become well-rounded individuals with a comprehensive background in the horse field. Emphasis is placed on participation in the educational equine events such as Horse Bowl, Horse Judging and Hippology; Public Speaking skills through county, state and the Equine Presentation contests; Leadership proficiency by participation in State Horse Project Teen Council (HPTC) and county level teen leadership programs; Community Service Projects; and other equine related activities.

Awards will be presented on August 27, 2010.

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